text:
Last night at The Keep pub in Guildford saw the local leg of the launch do for my new book, Hark! The Biography of Christmas. We carolled, we caroused, we conquered. There was much (early) festive rejoicing – plus for good measure, a pub landlady who hates Christmas (especially on October 2nd). If you'd like to join for the London version of this, it's on Wed 11th October 2017, and you just need email to be on the free list – details here. For the London book launch, I've picked the nearest bookshop to Dickens' house. Seems apt.
Why did I pick The Keep pub for the Guildford event? Well, it's in the book. In researching the history of Christmas, I discovered that King Edward III celebrated Christmas 1348 in Guildford, from Halloween to Candlemas (a.k.a. Groundhog Day), with a vast Roman Saturnalia-themed season-long party. There were masks and costumes for eighty people, dressed in animal skins and a generous amount of cross-dressing. Guildford hasn't changed much.
Alright, Edward III didn't celebrate at The Keep pub as far as we know, but he did enjoy a medieval mummers play. Who doesn't love a bit of mumming? These ancient plays are still performed today, so if you pick the right pub near you, you can find a local performance of one this very Christmas, possibly on Twelfth Night. Go see! And that's where The Keep comes in.
It was on Old Twelvy Night this year that I visited The Keep (or I could have visited The Star, The Royal Oak, The Angel Hotel…) to witness The Pilgrim Morris Men perform Guildford's own mummers play. As to what a mummers play is exactly, well maybe we'll find out on the next blog post. This time, here's my summary of events that evening, back in my local on January 6th this year, and every year…
✧ WASSAILS NOT JANUARY SALES… The High Street may look like a commercial jungle, but look to the pubs and you'll and the community. They vary nationwide, but in the Surrey town of Guildford, the mummers' play tours five pubs each Twelfth Night, a half-hour performance in each. Most pub-goers have no clue what's about to happen; in ours, a policeman thinks his retirement party has booked it all just for him.
✧ VERY FANCY DRESS… In the summer, they're Morris dancers; in midwinter, they're mummers. Replete with rainbow-coloured costumes, from Mad Hatter to a green Father Christmas, dozens of dressed-up (often well-oiled) wassailers fill the pub. It's a health and safety nightmare: sloshing alcohol, flammable costumes, the odd candle, a packed pub… in fact many can't fit in and shiver outside like the little match-girl – but at least they'll be first in the next pub.
✧ PANTO MEETS PUB CRAWL… Most are following rather than performing, but they sing heartily and quaff from tankards they've brought specially. Ours is their second pub of the night, and some stops have variations. The first pub, The Star, saw the Twelfth Cake shared out; I'm told that Colin found a bean in his slice, crowning him Colin II, King of Misrule for the next few hours. The third pub features extended carolling, and I get the impression that by the fifth pub, The Royal Oak, the play will have evolved from The Star's sober performance.
✧ DRINKHAIL!… The wassail bowl is passed around. I of course take a sip, much to the eye-rolling of my wife, already fearing whatever seasonal virus we'll all share, before she takes a drink too.
✧ I KNOW THIS ONE… The half-hour pop-up performance is like an ancient flashmob, opened, closed, and middled with carols. Some have familiar words, some do not. None have familiar tunes. Yet the regular mummers (some of whom may have enjoyed eighty or more Old Twelvy Nights) don't waver. By the eighth or ninth verse, I nail the tune too. I couldn't sing "As I Sat on a Sunny Bank" to any other tune now. I'm surprised to see so much Christian tradition: even unfamiliar carols feature Jesus and Mary, as well as yes, holly, ivy, the wassail bowl, and a maid in a lily-white smock. Oh my.
✧ ANCIENT AND MODERN… The wassailing shows no signs of waning. Smartphones and our love of tech may keep many of us at home, but we still crave community. As we sing, selfies are taken, group photos are posted to Instagram, and there's the joyous sight of a face-painted, bearded seventy-year-old in tinsel hat and outlandish outfit, reading the half-millennium-old "Boar's Head Carol" from his illuminated iPad.
✧ THE PLAY'S THE THING… As for the play itself, like all mummers' plays it's a variation on a theme. The words may change, but the characters and loose storyline are pretty much the same. Overacting is essential, cheers and jeers from the crowd are encouraged, and if you can see or hear what's going on then that's a bonus (or not, depending on the acting). I'll be there again next year. Wassail!
So cheers to The Keep, the other pubs, The Pilgrim Morris Men and all those that keep the tradition alive. And maybe after the London leg of the book launch, right by Dickens' house, we'll explore something of Mr Dickens himself.
Hark! The Biography of Christmas is available in all good online bookstores, my car boot, and hopefully some shops, priced £7.99


text:
Bells Mount Two-Way Assault On Local Market
New-Client Perks Pressure Rivals, Who Also Face Rise In Rates for Using Network
(See Corrections & Amplifications item below.)
Taking advantage of their continuing control over phone lines into homes, the three top Bell telephone companies are ramping up discounts to attract customers while seeking to ratchet up the rates they charge rivals using their networks.
The upshot: Eight years after Congress mandated more...

subset: commoncrawl


text:
So I've done it.
I've joined a gym.
It costs about 4p a month, no induction, open 24 hours a day (I will be using it for a approximately 0.5 of those hours a week) and you have to go through a kind of 'beam me up Scotty' style tube to get in.
So it's not the Hilton.
But it's a gym.
I joined on-line at 11.30pm after half a bottle of vin rouge.
I had had a dinner that was 90% Red Leicester, 10% spaghetti.
My slendertone had run out of batteries.
And I thought, instead of going to the garage at the top of the road to buy some more triple A's, I was going to take decisive action.
To sweat.
To get fit.
To do some actual exercise that involves more than pushing a supermarket trolley containing a weekly shop and two children around.
And more to the point, I'm going to attempt to fit into the 96% of clothes that have been left untouched for the last three years, in favour of a pair of stretching H and M jeans and a rotation of bobbly T shirts.
I've got a proper job.
I'm kicking on 40.
I've got to stop dressing like a drama student who's blown her grant on a trip to India and budgeted the remaining £22 for a yearly clothes allowance.
The morning after joining the gym I checked the small print and I definitely couldn't get my money back.
So, wearing, what the untrained eye might assume was a pair of maternity leggings and a T shirt I wear in bed, I shuffled down to said gym, with my work clothes stuffed in a carrier bag, as I rightly assumed that if I didn't go RIGHT THEN, I'd ignore the fact I'd joined at all.
I locked up my belongings and headed to the treadmill that was facing a full length mirror.
Gym fact one.
I'm an ugly runner.
I knew I was an ugly cryer.
Even Kate Winslet looks questionable when she's having a beal in Titanic.
But facing my bright red sweating face for 11 minutes as I wheezed through a kilometre does not an oil painting maketh.
Gym fact two.
You do actually need an induction.
After trying to unsuccessfully get five exercise bikes to work, I started to wonder if that's why it was so cheap, cos everything's bust.
Until the cleaner told me I had to move the pedals to get them started.
A laminated sheet telling you to do that wouldn't be out of the question.
So five minutes and 43 calories later I'm feeling like I've nailed my first gym session.
My head's a bit spinny in an early 90s recreational drugs kind of way.
And I'm looking forward to a shower without anyone shouting 'MUUMMMIIIEEEEEEE!' at the top of their voice when...
Gym fact three
You should pack your gym bag the night before. Or if you're going to do it in the morning, turn a light on so you can see what you're doing.
I have a dress.
A makeup bag.
A My Little Pony.
A size 5 nappy.
And that's it.
No underwear.
So. A quick trip to a Peacocks for a cheap ill-fitting leopard print bra, and I'm ready to start the day.
First gym session.
At this rate I am so going to be running a marathon by the new year.


text: In her decades-spanning practice, Carol Rama has explored sexuality and desire through different materials and mediums. Self-taught, Rama began painting as a means of dealing with family tragedies. In her early work in the 1930s and 1940s, she created lustful images of the female body, highlighting sexuality and pleasure as major themes. Rama later experimented with abstraction and assemblage in the vein of arte povera, using bicycle tires from her father's factory before he declared bankruptcy and committed suicide. She returned to making paintings and watercolors in the 1980s. The recipient of the Golden Lion at the 50th Venice Biennale, Rama falls outside the confines of any particular artistic movement or period, but she remains a seminal figure and an important influence to artists such as Cindy Sherman and Kiki Smith.


text:
Hostel of the Sun
Real Reviews
Real reviews from fellow travellers
These are trusted reviews from guests who have actually stayed here. We hope you find them helpful.
Note: we only give a property a rating once it has received a minimum of 3 reviews.
- Page:1/1
- " Absolutley fantastic place to stay in Napoli , location perfect for any day excursion port is a 5 minute walk. Very helpful & Beautiful Charming girls at the desk. Great vibes all throughout . Safe & Clean ..100% Recomend this place ! "
- 18 Nov 2017 Anonymous USA


text:
We're hard-hitting journalists on a mission from God.
Austin Wilson & David Hopkins
Running Time: 1:43:33
• Have you bought any comics lately? It better have been from DCBService.com! Check them out and get your stuff for cheaper!
• C2E2 Breakdown! – We went to Chicago this year for C2E2 and you should have too! We break down the artists we saw, the books we bought, the news that happened, and also our trip to an Amazon.com physical bookstore which was weird and doesn't really have anything to do with C2E2 but hey, it's our show.


text:
Our IB Advantage
Senior and Middle School
Sign In
Tel: 416-920-9741 |
Home |
Contact Us |
Careers |
Privacy Policy |
Share |
Print Page
Discover Us
Our IB Advantage
Currently selected
Student Life
Support Branksome
10 Elm Decades
Reunion 2018
Welcome to Branksome
Worlds 2019
Our IB Advantage
Diploma Program
Our IB Advantage
Our IB Programs
Our Values
Transformational Leaders
Global Engagement
Outstanding Academics
Debating & Public Speaking
Week Without Halls
Student Support
The Power of Sleep
Students with Concussions
IB Insights
Julie LOWENSTEIN'12
Ray Ivany
Hillary BALL'10
Mariam ASCAN'13
Shalon HUNTE'12
Tanay Naik
Julie VINCENT'13
Junior School
Primary Years Program
PYP Curriculum
Senior and Middle School
Middle Years Program
Diploma Program
Currently selected
Student Leadership Profile
Learning Strategies
Heading to University
University Acceptances
Junior School Library
Senior & Middle School Library
Section NavBar
Rollup Image
Diploma Program
Page Content
In Grades 11 and 12
, Branksome offers a range of Diploma Program courses that lets each student plan a program best suited to her strengths, interests and goals. Our curriculum and our Learning Strategies staff support all learning styles.
The combination of Standard and Higher Level courses, Arts and Electives options, plus considerable latitude in choosing an Extended Essay topic, allows each girl to focus indepth on mathematics, humanities or sciences. At the same time, she enjoys the benefits of a broad-based liberal arts education.
During the two Diploma Program years, students have ample opportunity to review their work, knowledge and skills with their teachers prior to internal and external assessments. Practice tests and exams prepare students for externally graded examinations in their final year.
Grounded in the liberal arts tradition
, the IB Diploma Program features concurrent study in humanities, mathematics and sciences in a rich curriculum that combines breadth and depth. Designed to instill a global perspective and to promote cross-cultural understanding and respect, the Diploma Program emphasizes inquiry-based learning and discovery. Along with a sense of social responsibility, students develop independent and critical-thinking skills vital to university studies. The Diploma Program rounds out students' experiences through creative expression and physical activity.
Because the IB Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12 is externally assessed
, it provides an unequalled level of quality control over skills assessment and curriculum depth. Welcomed into the best universities world-wide and often given university credit for IB Higher Level courses, Diploma Program graduates are sought after because they are "committed, self-confident, highly organized and risk-taking individuals with multi-tasking capabilities."
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements
are integrated with the International Baccalaureate, so graduates can receive both an IB Diploma and an OSSD.
Curriculum choices
Students choose one course from each of six groups during both years of the Diploma Program. Taking three courses at the Standard Level (150 teaching hours) and three at the Higher Level (240 hours) provides the flexibility to delve deeply into each student's strongest subjects, while providing a broad base of knowledge.
Course groups
English (or mother-tongue language)
A second language (French, Spanish, Latin or English)
Individuals and Societies (History, Geography, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies)
Experimental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies)
Mathematics (offered at three levels)
The Arts (Theatre, Music, Visual Arts)
Unique features
The Diploma Program has three other unique features:
Theory of Knowledge
is an interdisciplinary course designed to stimulate critical thinking and reflection. It challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, be aware of bias, and learn to analyze the evidence used in presenting an argument. Students come to understand different points of view and how one's background can affect one's perception of truth.
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
encourages students to involve themselves beyond the curriculum in the arts, athletics and service to others. Over the two-year Diploma Program, students involve themselves in the three CAS areas, developing and sharing their energies and talents while they learn to work cooperatively.
The Extended Essay
is a 4,000-word essay that all IB Diploma Program students write on a topic of special interest drawn from their studies. With the guidance of an advisor, each student conducts independent research, prepares her ideas and organizes material for her essay. The skills and techniques honed in creating the Extended Essay provide valuable practice for university work.
Assessment in the Diploma Program
A key feature of the International Baccalaureate is its emphasis on criterion-based assessment of performance. This means that students are not graded "on a curve," based on other students' performance; their learning is measured in relation to established, published standards that apply equally to each student at every IB World School.
The IB Organization's assessment strategy
emphasizes validity, reliability and fairness. Teachers and IB examiners work as partners to ensure that students have various opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned. A student's progress is assessed by her teachers through classroom and group work, assignments, labs or artistic performances, and reviewed by highly qualified IB examiners. All examinations held in Grade 12, at the end of the two-year Diploma Program, are graded externally by IB examiners. Grades are awarded on a scale of one to seven, with seven being the highest.
In addition to their exam grades
, students may receive up to three bonus points for combined performance in the Theory of Knowledge course and the Extended Essay. An International Baccalaureate Diploma is awarded to students who graduate with at least 24 points, up to a maximum of 45 points.
Branksome Hall students graduate with two diplomas
, the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the IB Diploma. Students are able to present two sets of credentials to universities for consideration.
Those students who do not complete all the requirements for the IB Diploma receive an OSSD and an IB Certificate for each course they have successfully completed.
More information
Senior and Middle School Academic Program
will provide you with more details about our exciting IB curriculum.
View the Academic Program
. In addition, several graduates and current students have share their
IB Diploma Program insights here
Calendar Image
Student Testimonial
Academic Program 2017-18
School Profile 2017
Celebrate Our Grads
My Branksome Day
Right now, we are learning the French explorers and the discovery of New France.
Home |
Contact Us |
Careers |
Privacy Policy |
Share |
Print This Page |
Accessibility |
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
© 201
Branksome Hall
10 Elm Avenue, Toronto, ON M4W 1N4, Canada
Tel: 416-920-9741 |


text:
Home » Windows » System Tuning » System Info » Speccy 1.29.714
2 stars based on 1 review
Download Speccy and get the most comprehensive and detailed account of the components of your computer. Along with this program is the most accurate statistics. Any information on the optical disks, audio equipment, processor, video card, motherboard and hard drive - with the Speccy you get everything! So, this software will help you to easily identify equipment problems, if your computer has a fever.
Speccy provides:
Speccy free download now! This program is great for both experienced users and system administrators and ordinary users. The functions of the program are simple and you can easily get it right.
Speccy will give you information even on the number of slots available for expansion of memory on your computer. Using Speccy, you will always have the most accurate information about the state of your computer.
Title: Speccy 1.29.714
File Name: spsetup129.exe
File Size: 4.87MB (5,111,240 bytes)
Requirements: Windows XP / Vista / Windows7 / XP64 / Vista64 / Windows7 64 / Windows8 / Windows8 64
Languages: Multiple languages
Date Added: December 3, 2015
Author: Piriform
Home Page: http://www.piriform.com
Program Page: http://www.piriform.com/speccy
MD5 Hash: FF70EB133BE86B9F9EB18E274DAA6B6C
Well done artcile that. I'll make sure to use it wisely.


text:
Parc Life is a five-minutes walk to Sun Plaza, which is right next to Sembawang MRT and bus interchange. The newly renovated shopping mall and transport hub provides convenience at your doorstep. It is served by NTUC supermarket, banks, like OCBC, favorite food and much more.
A short walk fro Parc Life is also Sembawang Shopping Centre, another favorite haunt for Sembawang Residents. The diverse retail outlets housed in the mall gives you additional choices for grocery shopping and other day-to-day needs.
Whether it is by MRT, bus or car, venture just a bit further and you can enjoy 500 more F&B and retail outlets at Singapore's largest suburban hub in the north, Northpoint City in Yishun. An MRT station and bus interchange serves this vibrant spot filled with leisure and community amenities, so more retail therapy and delicious food are irresistibly close.
Parc Life EC is near the Sembawang MRT, Canberra MRT, Yishun MRT and Sembawang Bus Interchange. This makes it more convenient for anyone who wants to travel to the CBD as well as Orchard Shopping Center. It is also at least a half an hour away from the city, with the upcoming North-South Expressway meant to make city traveling much easier.
Perhaps what is most unique about the location of Parc Life EC in Canberra Drive, District 28 is the fact that it is built on the most northern Singapore town of Sembawang. This is a great place filled with many nature parks and chances for the whole family to enjoy outdoor activities.


text:
Your cart
Your cart is currently empty.Continue shopping
Launched in the Chelsea section of Manhattan NYC, the brand became known as 'Chelsea Crew.' The shoes and boots are inspired by retro-vintage to upscale runway designs. The latest trends are funky, colorful with attention to detail and texture. Chelsea Crew is fun and affordable and remains one of the hottest selling brands.
Your cart is currently empty.Continue shopping


text:
Fisting the wifes cavernous queefing cunt
Please give your fist into my cunt
22yo lesbians fisting cunts on a table
Deep fisting and opening cunt vagina
Both hands in both cunts fisting
Babes inserting fists into their cunts
19yo lezzs fisting cunts on a table
Amazing blonde teen with tight pussy fucks dildo in ass and cunt than fisting
Dildos and fist in cunt
Hot brunette fisting her cunt solo
1-BlonBlonde mature having cunt fisted hard-031
Fisted chubby cunt
Hot amateur slut fisted in her gaping wrecked cunt
Fisting lesbo cunt finger
220yo teenagers fisting cunts
1-Deep_fDeep fisting and opening cunt cunt
Slut fists her cunt
Amateur Maid Gets Fist Fucked In Her Loose Cunt Hole
Teenage blonde sweetie fisting large cunt hole
Skinny Babe With a Mask Fisting Her Wide Cunt
Hot Latin Webcam Slut Tries to Fist Her Wide Cunt
Angelik and Tiffany Doll in lesbian cunt fisting
Meg Magic and Mira Cuckold fisting tight cunt
Fisting wifes cunt
Extreme fisting and stretching amateur cunt - PainalSex.com
Legal age teenager cunt acquires fisted
Bitch fists her cunt
Legal age teenager cunt receives fisted
Red head big ass cunt fisting
Teen cunt fisting scene
Pounding my sloppy cunt with a HUGE doggy dildo and fisting afterwards
Fisting my meaty cunt pt 2
Fisting a Gagged Slut's Wet Cunt - Homemade
Stretching and Fisting my Wife's Beautiful Cunt
Fist fucking the wifes loose cunt hole
22yo teenagers fisting cunts
Babe trying to fist cunt herself
Nasty slut gets her wet cunt fisted hard part6
Gigantic monster cunt fisted amateur slut
Bizarre slut fist fucked outdoors in her gaping cunt
Me and my two girlfriends fisting cunts
Amateur fisting stretch pussy hot juicey punch cunt
Cam slut in pink lacey fishnets fisting her sloppy cunt
Wet Lesbian Cunts Fisted Hard
Double Fisting with Kel - VERY BIG CUNT
2005 © Largeporntube.me
All models were 18 years of age or older at the time of depiction.
largeporntube.me has a zero-tolerance policy against illegal pornography. All content provided by Third Party Tube Sites like PornHub and Xhamster. Abuse / Contact


text:
In His writings, Bahá'u'lláh made clear provision for the Bahá'í community to ensure continuing guidance after His passing. This successorship started with 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of Bahá'u'lláh, and then passed to Shoghi Effendi, the grandson of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Finally, the successorship concluded with the Universal House of Justice, as decreed by Bahá'u'lláh.
This continuing flow of guidance is referred to as the Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'ís accept the divine authority of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, as well as the appointed successors.
`Abdu'l-Baha, the son of Bahá'u'lláh, is considered to be the perfect exemplar of the Bahá'í teachings. In all of their endeavours, Bahá'í's consciously strive to emulate `Abdu'l-Bahá's qualities.
In His Will and Testament, Bahá'u'lláh named `Abdu'l-Bahá as His successor and the authorized interpreter of His Writings.
From a young age, `Abdu'l-Bahá witnessed His Father's persecution and suffering, and spent most of His own life as a prisoner and in exile. `Abdu'l-Bahá was Bahá'u'lláh's most devoted companion during the long years of suffering. Following Bahá'u'lláh's passing in 1892, the growing Bahá'í community turned to `Abdu'l-Bahá for guidance and the interpretation of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings.
Abdu'l-Bahá devoted His life to furthering Bahá'u'lláh's message of peace and unity in both the East and the West. His unconditional love, generosity and selfless service to humanity offer a vivid demonstration of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings in action.
At the age of 67, after having spent 40 years as a prisoner, `Abdu'l-Bahá embarked on a series of historic journeys across Europe and America. He visited the United Kingdom twice, first in 1911 and again the following year.
Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith was the eldest grandson of `Abdu'l-Bahá. He was studying in Oxford when `Abdu'l-Bahá passed away in 1921. His grandfather's will stated that Shoghi Effendi had been appointed as the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, a position he held until his passing in 1957.
The Guardian facilitated the emergence of the unique system designed by Bahá'u'lláh for administering the affairs of an increasingly diverse, worldwide Bahá'í community, and prepared the community for the establishment of an international governing body, the Universal House of Justice.
During the 36 years of his Guardianship, Shoghi Effendi translated the Bahá'í Scriptures into English, authored several books and wrote thousands of letters in response to questions from Bahá'ís around the world. In his writings, he expounded on Bahá'u'lláh's teachings, gave an awe-inspiring vision of the future, and offered profound spiritual insights regarding the dynamics of social change.
On 4 November 1957, Shoghi Effendi, during a visit to London, suffered severe influenza, and suddenly passed away. His resting place in the New Southgate Cemetery is a place of prayer and reflection for visitors from all over the world.
The Universal House of Justice, the international governing council ordained by Bahá'u'lláh, today guides the worldwide Bahá'í community. It is a nine-member body, elected every five years by the entire membership of all National Spiritual Assemblies worldwide.
The Universal House of Justice was first elected in April 1963 by members of the 56 National Spiritual Assemblies that had been established to date. The election of the Universal House of Justice was a tremendously significant event. The worldwide Bahá'í community was able to bring into existence the permanent international institution to guide its affairs, promulgate the laws of the Bahá'í Faith and guide the community to participate systematically in building the prosperous global civilization envisioned by Bahá'u'lláh.
As stipulated by Bahá'u'lláh, the Seat of the Universal House of Justice is located in the Holy Land, on Mount Carmel in Israel, in close proximity to the Shrine of the Bab. In His Book of Laws, Bahá'u'lláh instructed the unique institution of the Universal House of Justice to exert a positive influence on the welfare of humankind, promote education, peace and global prosperity, and safeguard human honour and the position of religion.
This website is owned by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom.
The National Spiritual Assembly is the elected governing body of the Bahá'ís of the UK and is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.
Registered in England – Company limited by guarantee No. 355737, Registered Charity (1967) 250851
Registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator (SC041673)
The Assembly also represents the Bahá'í communities of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
Registered address: 27 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PD, UK.


text:
|Noonan Syndrome (Female Pseudo-Turner Syndrome)
|Costello Syndrome
|Neurofibromatosis 1 (Neurofibromatosis Type I)
|Neurofibromatoses (Neurofibromatosis)
|LEOPARD Syndrome (Syndrome, LEOPARD)
|Tartaglia, Marco: 7 articles (09/2014 - 02/2006)
|Gelb, Bruce D: 6 articles (09/2014 - 02/2006)
|Dallapiccola, Bruno: 5 articles (01/2014 - 02/2004)
|Neel, Benjamin G: 4 articles (01/2014 - 01/2010)
|Sarkozy, Anna: 4 articles (04/2008 - 02/2004)
|Aoki, Yoko: 3 articles (01/2015 - 01/2010)
|Martinelli, Simone: 3 articles (09/2014 - 02/2006)
|Zampino, Giuseppe: 3 articles (04/2014 - 02/2006)
|Kontaridis, Maria I: 3 articles (05/2011 - 05/2010)
|Zenker, Martin: 3 articles (01/2010 - 12/2006)
|Protein Kinases (Protein Kinase)IBA
05/01/2015 - "LEOPARD syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease caused by germline mutations in the RAS-MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway. "
09/01/2014 - "The RASopathies are a relatively common group of phenotypically similar and genetically related autosomal dominant genetic syndromes caused by missense mutations affecting genes participating in the RAS/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway that include Noonan syndrome (NS) and Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines (NSML, formerly LEOPARD syndrome). "
05/01/2011 - "PTPN11 mutations cause LEOPARD syndrome (LS) and Noonan syndrome (NS), two disorders that are part of a newly classified family of autosomal dominant syndromes termed "RASopathies," which are caused by germline mutations in components of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK mitogen activating protein kinase pathway. "
06/10/2010 - "We have generated iPSCs from patients with LEOPARD syndrome (an acronym formed from its main features; that is, lentigines, electrocardiographic abnormalities, ocular hypertelorism, pulmonary valve stenosis, abnormal genitalia, retardation of growth and deafness), an autosomal-dominant developmental disorder belonging to a relatively prevalent class of inherited RAS-mitogen-activated protein kinase signalling diseases, which also includes Noonan syndrome, with pleomorphic effects on several tissues and organ systems. "
01/01/2009 - "In recent years, germline mutations that affect components of the RAS-MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway were shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of NS and four rare syndromes with clinical features overlapping with NS: Leopard syndrome, cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, Costello syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1. Several hormones act through receptors that stimulate the RAS-MAPK pathway, and therefore, NS and related disorders represent a remarkable opportunity to study the implication of the RAS-MAPK pathway in different endocrine systems. "
|Carbon MonoxideIBA
11/01/2007 - "We favor that the co-occurrence of a sex chromosome mosaicism and mosaicism for skin symptoms in a single patient with LEOPARD syndrome is coincidence, but that mosaicism for LEOPARD skin symptoms in itself may well be more frequent and needs additional studies. "
10/01/2009 - "Phenotype-genotype correlation in a patient with co-occurrence of Marfan and LEOPARD syndromes."
04/01/2000 - "The authors report a clinical dilemma with major clinical features of the NF-NS syndrome and LEOPARD syndrome co-existing in the same patient. "
|Noonan like syndromeIBA
01/01/2006 - "We detected missense mutations in the PTPN11 gene in 21 probands with Noonan syndrome (42%), in all 3 patients with LEOPARD syndrome, and in 1 case with Noonan-like/multiple giant cell lesion syndrome. "
12/01/2004 - "A novel PTPN11 gene mutation bridges Noonan syndrome, multiple lentigines/LEOPARD syndrome and Noonan-like/multiple giant cell lesion syndrome."
01/01/2006 - "Fifty probands with Noonan syndrome ascertained according to well-established diagnostic criteria, 3 with LEOPARD syndrome, 5 with Noonan-like/multiple giant cell lesion syndrome, and 3 with neurofibromatosis/ Noonan were enrolled in this study. "
01/01/2014 - "Noonan syndrome is an autosomal dominant developmental disorder with a high phenotypic variability, which shares clinical features with other rare conditions, including LEOPARD syndrome, cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome, Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair, and Costello syndrome. "
01/01/2009 - "In recent years, germline mutations that affect components of the RAS-MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinase) pathway were shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of NS and four rare syndromes with clinical features overlapping with NS: Leopard syndrome, cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, Costello syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1. Several hormones act through receptors that stimulate the RAS-MAPK pathway, and therefore, NS and related disorders represent a remarkable opportunity to study the implication of the RAS-MAPK pathway in different endocrine systems. "
|Cardiofaciocutaneous syndromeIBA
01/20/2015 - "To describe 11 patients with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFC) and compare them with 130 patients with other RAS-MAPK syndromes (111 Noonan syndrome patients [NS] and 19 patients with LEOPARD syndrome). "
12/01/2011 - "PTPN11 (39.0%), SOS1 (20.3%), RAF1 (6.8%), KRAS (5.1%), and BRAF (1.7%) mutations were identified in NS; BRAF (41.2%), SHOC2 (23.5%), and MEK1 (5.9%) mutations in cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome; and HRAS and PTPN11 mutations in Costello syndrome and LEOPARD syndrome, respectively. "
12/01/2011 - "Clinical characteristics and genotypes of 10 previously known and 2 candidate genes, SPRY1-4 and SPRED1, were investigated in 59 patients with NS, 17 with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome, 5 with Costello syndrome, and 2 with LEOPARD syndrome. "
10/01/2011 - "Mutations in this pathway are also responsible for Noonan syndrome and the related cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFC) as well as LEOPARD syndrome. "
12/01/2015 - "Noonan syndrome (NS) and related disorders, such as NS with multiple lentigines (formerly called LEOPARD syndrome), cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome, and Costello syndrome, constitute an important group of developmental malformation syndromes with variable clinical and molecular features. "
|Protein Tyrosine PhosphatasesIBA
01/01/2014 - "Structural insights into Noonan/LEOPARD syndrome-related mutants of protein-tyrosine phosphatase SHP2 (PTPN11)."
12/01/2007 - "We generated mutants of Shp2 with mutations that were identified in human patients with Noonan or LEOPARD Syndrome and established that Noonan Shp2 was activated and LEOPARD Shp2 lacked catalytic protein-tyrosine phosphatase activity. "
03/01/2006 - "Mutations in PTPN11, a gene encoding the protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP-2 located on chromosome 12q24.1, have been identified in 88% of patients with LEOPARD syndrome. "
02/01/2004 - "Mutations in PTPN11, a gene encoding the protein tyrosine phosphatase SHP-2 located at chromosome 12q24, have been identified in patients with LEOPARD syndrome. "
06/21/2013 - "In LEOPARD syndrome (LS) patients, mutations in the protein tyrosine phosphatase Shp2 cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. "
|Legius syndromeIBA
01/01/2015 - "LEOPARD syndrome (LS) belongs to the family of neuro-cardio-facio-cutaneous syndromes, which include Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1), Noonan syndrome, Costello Syndrome, cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, Noonan-like syndrome with loose anagen hair and Legius syndrome. "
01/01/2010 - "Some of these syndromes are neurofibromatosis type 1, Noonan syndrome, Costello syndrome, cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, LEOPARD syndrome and Legius syndrome. "
07/01/2014 - "These disorders include: Noonan syndrome, Costello syndrome, LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome (CFC), capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome (CM-AVM), Legius syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). "
07/01/2011 - "These syndromes, known as rasopathies, include Noonan syndrome, Costello syndrome, neurofibromatosis-1, LEOPARD syndrome, cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome, and Legius syndrome. "
01/01/2014 - "A similar phenotype is observed in Noonan syndrome, Leopard syndrome, hereditary gingival fibromatosis, neurofibromatosis type 1, Costello syndrome, Legius syndrome and cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome. "
|1 LEOPARD syndromeIBA
04/01/2008 - "Here, we describe a family (mother and daughter) with clinical and molecular diagnosis of Leopard syndrome 1 and HCM, and we report the prenatal diagnosis of HCM in a fetus at risk for Leopard syndrome. "
05/01/1998 - "Cardiomyopathic lentiginosis/LEOPARD syndrome presenting as sudden cardiac arrest."
02/01/1990 - "[Progressive cardiomyopathic lentiginosis (LEOPARD syndrome) in 3 patients, combined with Marfan syndrome]."
02/01/1976 - "Lentiginosis profusa syndrome and progressive cardiomyopathic lentiginosis are preferable terms to "leopard syndrome". "
07/01/1997 - "Multiple lentigines syndrome (LEOPARD syndrome or progressive cardiomyopathic lentiginosis)."
|Neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndromeIBA
01/01/2006 - "Regarding Noonan-like syndromes, mutation of the PTPN11 gene is the main causal factor in LEOPARD syndrome, and it also plays a role in neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome. "
04/01/2000 - "Neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome or LEOPARD Syndrome? "
12/15/2006 - "Signs of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and Noonan syndrome (NS), two distinct autosomal dominant disorders, occur together in patients reported as Watson syndrome (WS), neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome (NFNS), partial LEOPARD syndrome, NS with features of NF1, and NF1 with Noonan-like features. "
12/01/2009 - "Noonan syndrome (NS) and the clinically overlapping disorders cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, LEOPARD syndrome, Costello syndrome and Neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome share the clinical features of short stature, the same spectrum of congenital heart defects, and a similar pattern of craniofacial anomalies. "
10/01/2013 - "However, there are unique signs by which the syndromes can differ from each other, especially multiple lentigo in LEOPARD syndrome, increased risk of malignancy in Costello syndrome, dry hyperkeratotic skin in patients with cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, and neurofibromas and cafe-au-lait spots in neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome. "
|Phosphotransferases (Kinase)IBA
01/01/2014 - "Phosphoproteomics-mediated identification of Fer kinase as a target of mutant Shp2 in Noonan and LEOPARD syndrome."
06/01/2011 - "The concept of neuro-cardio-facio-cutaneous (NCFC) syndrome has recently been formulated in order to bring together a number of hereditary diseases that include a number of shared phenotypic features to differing degrees: (i) craniofacial dysmorphia; (ii) delayed growth; (iii) mental retardation or learning difficulties; (iv) cardiac malformations (most commonly pulmonary valve stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy); (v) cutaneous anomalies, and in some cases, predisposition to certain forms of malignant solid tumors and blood diseases, associated at the physiopathological level with deregulation of the Ras-MAP kinase cellular signaling pathways 1. NCFC subsumes neurofibromatosis type1, Legius syndrome, LEOPARD syndrome, Noonan syndrome, Costello syndrome and cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome. "
05/01/2010 - "Functional effects of PTPN11 (SHP2) mutations causing LEOPARD syndrome on epidermal growth factor-induced phosphoinositide 3-kinase/AKT/glycogen synthase kinase 3beta signaling."
10/01/2014 - "The medical and anesthesia records of patients with LEOPARD syndrome were reviewed. "
10/01/2014 - "Retrospective case series review Tertiary care institution Patients diagnosed with LEOPARD syndrome who underwent surgical procedures requiring anesthesia at this institution. "
10/01/2014 - "The purpose of this case series was to review the most prominent comorbidities associated with LEOPARD syndrome, and describe perioperative outcomes in a series of patients undergoing anesthesia. "
10/01/2014 - "Anesthesia and LEOPARD syndrome: a review of forty-nine anesthetic exposures."
10/01/2003 - "[ECG changes during emergence from anesthesia in a patient with LEOPARD syndrome]."
|Cochlear Implantation
|Implantable Defibrillators (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator)
|General Anesthesia


text:
Our daily roundup of retirement news your clients may be thinking about.
The tiny change that can help clients prepare for retirement
Increasing a savings rate no matter how small can go a long way toward improving retirement prospects, according to the Washington Post. A report from Fidelity Investments show that 25-year-old employees with $40,000 in annual income can expect $190 more in retirement if he or she raises savings rate by one percentage point or about $33. Clients should save up to 15% of their salary to secure their retirement, financial advisers say.--Washington Post
50-something and little saved--what to do?
Clients who are in their 50s and have to catch up on retirement savings are advised to reduce their spending and add as much money as they can, including their tax refund and other windfalls, to their nest egg, according to CNBC. They also should take advantage of the catch-up contributions to their retirement plans and consider working longer to give them more opportunity to save. Once they retire, they may consider delaying their Social Security benefits and get a part-time job to create an extra income stream. --CNBC
Moving from confused to confident about retirement
Preparing for retirement can be confusing for many clients, as a survey by BlackRock shows that 50% of respondents claim they have no adequate knowledge about retirement investing, according to Nasdaq. The same poll also found that 47% of the respondents are clueless about the amount of money they need to save for their golden years. Clients are advised to educate themselves about retirement saving and investing by reading the instruction manual of their workplace retirement plans, seeking professional advice and take an active part in managing their 401(k) plans. --Nasdaq
The real reason people don't save for retirement
Many people find it difficult to save for retirement because the future doesn't appear to be real to them and they are more pre-occupied with today's realities, according to Forbes. "Saving for retirement often comes down to a simple clash. Your present self wants to spend as much as possible now and your future self wants to reap the rewards of socked-away cash. It's good bet that your future self will be glad you saved for as long as possible," says a financial adviser. --Forbes
Don't let hidden costs destroy clients' retirement savings
Investment costs and taxes eat away a substantial portion of people's retirement savings, according to MarketWatch. Retirement savers are advised to focus on hidden fees, losses from reverse-dollar-cost-averaging and their tax bite. They can minimize these losses by investing in low-cost index funds in 401(k) or other retirement accounts and manage their asset allocation, possibly with the help of a certified financial planner.--MarketWatch
Read more:
- Social Security Clinic: When Clients Want to Claim Early
- Stop 'Pedaling in Mud': Curing Couples' Financial Spats
- Is Time Running Out for the Backdoor Roth? Retirement Scan
Register or login for access to this item and much more
All Bank Investment Consultant content is archived after seven days.
Community members receive:
- All recent and archived articles
- Conference offers and updates
- A full menu of enewsletter options
- Web seminars, white papers, ebooks
Already have an account? Log In
Don't have an account? Register for Free Unlimited Access


text:
They were the two most discussed topics of the ABA conference: "Community" and "How The Internet Can Make Or Break Books".
In this session they came together with altogether wonderful results. Pip Lincolne of Meet Me At Mike's fame joined Becky Anderson (who I talked about here), Kate Eltham and Suzy Wilson (the owner of Riverbend books) and each gave a presentation on the ways they are using and taking advantage of BlogTumblrTwitFace, blogging and the real world to cultivate vibrant communities around their businesses.
It is important to think "outside the shop"
What is important when starting to establish a community is not what we are retailing, but what we believe in.
When blogging (or tweeting or facebooking) engage with your followers in your own voice - a personal touch - and make sure you interact with people. If someone leaves a comment, make sure you reply. Pip cautioned us not to limit ouselves to just blogging about your product (ie. books) but to engage with the world and all kinds of topics that create a unique identity around your business.
Remember to link to other people and things that you talk about, that you find interesting. And if a competitor has done something good, give them a thumbs up - credit people who are doing great things. Share the love around.
If you don't know how to use all these strange internet tools - never fear! Suzy at Riverbend has been running social media classes from her shop so that people of all ages and interests can get connected.
A Community That Cares
Meet and get to know your customers (they are your people). Create events on- and offline where your customers can meet.
The Queensland Writers Centre supports around 30,000 writers local all over that massive northern state. Kate discussed how the Queensland floods were a real "coming of age" for social media and the disaster collapsed social and emotional distance. The writers centre, along with the Australia Council, has recently launched The Three Cs Project, which will support the development of arts and community projects in flood-ravaged towns like Rockhampton.
There are so many worthy community projects to be a part of. Meet Me At Mike's began Softies for Mirabel four years ago to support the Mirabel Foundation and they provide toys for children whose families have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
As well as their social media classes, Riverbend Books hosts incredibly popular, themed foodie nights and a knitting bookclub called Knits and Novels. They also offer great little "My First Book Bag" book starter kits for their smallest shoppers and local customers can even get their purchases delivered by bike!
Anderson's Bookshop hosts events, - such as blood drives to coincide with any vampire book release - supports local not-for-profits and involves the whole community, including local restaurants and other retailers.
Anderson's Bookshop hosted J.K. Rowling in 1998 to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* with around ninety local kids...but nine short years later thousands upon thousands of Harry Potter fans turned up for the street party. Isn't that the most wonderful thought? As a massive HP fan myself I just keep thinking: if only we could do it all again...for I don't think another series will ever match its wonderfulness.
Aren't these beautiful sentiments? Sharing, caring, being interesting and interested. All wonderful ingredients for a happy world and happier lives. And the internet can help!
What's important is to remember that it's more than retailing. As Pip said: "sincerity is the thing".
Pop on over to The Cultured Animal to read her post The Times They Are a-Changin'.
*Though of course they were reading the Sorcerer's Stone...


text:
KCFD Retired Fire Fighters
08/21/18 - IAFF Local 42
The Kansas City, Missouri Retired Fire Fighters Association has established its own website. This is one of the best online sources for KCFD History and we invite you to visit them and learn something new about something old. Special acknowledgement to Chuck Gabert, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and Ray Elder, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and KCFD Historian.
IAFF Local 244 Per-Capita Dues Increase
08/21/18 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
The 54th IAFF Biennial Convention took place August 2018 in Seattle Washington. Some of the resolutions passed do require an expense that is passed on to us at the local and State levels. As an end result, the Resolutions which passed carrying an expense will increase in our monthly Per Capita dues to the International (our monthly dues to the International). The overall increase will amount to .
IAFF Peer Support Training
08/21/18 - IAFF Local 42
Local 42 will be hosting the IAFF Peer Support Training Class on Tuesday, September 25th and Wednesday, September 26th. Classes are from 8AM till 5 PM on both days and Local 42 will provide lunch on both days. If you are interested in attending please contact Eric Rose at 816.605.5083 or via E-mail: email@example.com.
Back to School Drive
08/20/18 - IAFF Local 51
Members, If you can please stop by Lt Parkers Back to School Drive at Masonic Family Back to School Drive 1808 Hunter Dr.
Hudson Helmet Raffle
08/20/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
The Professional Firefighters of Hudson Local 3154 are raffling off a Sam Houston N6A Leather fire helmet. They're selling 300 tickets and will draw a winner once all tickets have been sold. Tickets are 10 dollars each. This would not be possible without the kind donation from Bergerons Protective Clothing.
08/20/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters
2018 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Information
08/19/18 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters
The 2015 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018. Online registration begins June 1, 2018. The Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Local 5 are proud to be the host Local for the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
2018 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Procession
08/19/18 - Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters
Fellow IAFF Locals Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5 is currently evaluating the condition of the roads within the city of Colorado Springs in preparation for the 2018 Fallen Firefighter Memorial procession.
08/19/18 - IAFF Local 42
On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31. That decision invalidated a public sector union's ability to require non-members to pay and an employer's ability to deduct "agency" or "fair share" or "service" fees from non-members' pay.
Local 21 Regrets To Announce The Passing Of Retired Captain Matthew Towey
08/19/18 - IAFF Local 21
Local 21 regrets to announce the passing of Retired Captain Matthew Towey who passed away on August 14, 2018. A private gathering at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be held on August 20, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Close friends and relatives are welcome to gather in assembly area #5.
Your next cancer research donation!
08/18/18 - Lets Fire Cancer
A huge "THANK YOU" to all of our very generous supporters. Since 2010, you have donated over $250,000. to established, promising cancer research programs.
Lake County Professional Firefighters Endorse Sean Parks
08/17/18 - IAFF Local 3990
Clermont, Fla . — Today, the Sean Parks Campaign announced the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters of Lake County Local 3990. Parks is seeking re-election to the District 2 seat on the Lake County Commission. He was first elected in 2010.
Retirement Celebration for Lt. Jim Trietsch
08/17/18 - IAFF Local 4416
Please join us on Sunday, August 26th 2018 from 1-4pm at the Local 4416 Union Hall to celebrate the 24 years of dedicated service by Brother Trietsch to the City of Noblesville and the NFD. Food and Beverage provided.
LA County Employee lawsuit - you might have a claim....
08/16/18 - IAFF Local 1014
Los Angeles County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014 Representing over 3200 Firefighters, Paramedics, Dispatchers, Pilots, Wildland Firefighters, Forestry and Health Haz Mat personnel LA COUNTY MAY HAVE UNDERPAID ITS EMPLOYEES OVERTIME. YOU MIGHT HAVE A CLAIM.
Saint Paul Fire Foundation FireBall
08/16/18 - IAFF Local 21
This years Saint Paul Fire Foundation FireBall is on October 5th, 2018 at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront hotel.
Membership Meeting
08/15/18 - IAFF Local F-102
All Hands, A Membership meeting has been scheduled for 30 August 2018 at Crash Station 62 and will commence at 1730 Hours. A running agenda shall be created upon the Union website calendar for all to review. Please be advised that due to cancellation of RingCentral platform only members in personal attendance will have a vote.
Rochester FF Thurber Benefit
08/15/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
All proceeds benefit Tyler, a 26 year old Rochester firefighter, who was recently diagnosed with Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma. He's receiving chemotherapy treatment at Mass General.
Passing of Captain Hector Lopez
08/15/18 - Waterbury Fire Fighters Association
NEW BRITAIN – Capt. Hector Lopez, 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Maria (Rivera) Lopez. Hector was born Aug. 10, 1959, in Waterbury, the son of the late Deacon Alejandro and Anna (Tirado) Lopez.
Mission BBQ 9-11 Never Forget Cup sale
To all Local 1826 Members, Mission BBQ is conducting their annual 9-11 "Never Forget" cup sale, proceeds for their year's sales will go to FMPD, and specifically our fallen Brother Mike Camelo Jr's family. Please see attachments containing information for this sale.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Ct. Primary Day
Tuesday, August 14, 2018: Members of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut working with UPFFA Endorsed Candidates.
2018 CFRS Pension Review Analysis
08/14/18 - Charlotte Firefighters Association
Attached is the analysis report of our retirement system conducted by third party CBIZ Retirement Plan Services.
St. Bernard Firefighters Local-1468
St. Bernard Firefighters Local-1468 currently has 3 active duty firefighters battling cancer. This Bowfishing Charter was donated and Local-1468 provided the raffle tickets, so 100% of the proceeds go directly to the 3 Firefighters to help offset their medical expenses.
Law Enforcement Assist
08/14/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
For approximately 10 hours on Monday August 13th, Local 2164 assisted our partners at Greenwood Village Police with an incident inside the La Quinta Inn, located at Arapahoe Road and I-25.
August 13,2018: UPFFA Endorsed Candidates visit Meriden Fire Headquarters
Potomac and Broncos MVA with HazMAT
08/13/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
On Monday, August 13th, Local 2164 members responded to a property damage vehicle accident at Potomac Street and Broncos Parkway. When members arrived, they discovered a dump truck vs. sedan collision with a ruptured diesel tank and fuel leaking out. Engine 42 and the Hazardous Materials Team (Haz-Mat 38) also responded to assist.
Commerical Structure Fire
08/13/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
At 2 p.m. on Saturday August 11th, Local 2164 members responded to a building fire at the Parker Funeral Home, located at 10325 Parkglenn Way. When members arrived they observed smoke showing from the attic and chimney structure; and the employees confirmed that everyone was safe and outside.
08/13/18 - IAFF Local 1264
Thank you for your continued support to MDA's Fill the Boot.
Brother Habell
08/12/18 - IAFF Local 1014
IAFF Convention 2018
08/11/18 - IAFF Local 51
Check out this year's 100-year conference Please follow these links for more convention2018.iaff.
Greater Hanover L2045 Cancer Benefit Ride
08/11/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
The Greater Hanover Professional Firefighters Association will be hosting the 2nd Annual "Bikin for Boobies" ride on September 15th. Registration starts at 9am at the Clover Lane Station, 204 Clover Lane in Hanover, PA. The ride will leave from there and is about 90 miles.
Friday August 10, 2018 Local 1014 UPDATE
08/10/18 - IAFF Local 1014
Save Engine 6
08/10/18 - IAFF Local 135
Please take a moment to watch this PSA on Engine 6. The Politicians plan to remove it at the end of the year. How will this impact the safety of your family? Click this link to view the video.
The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut would like to thank the following IAFF Locals from Connecticut for attending the IAFF 54th Convention in Seattle, Washington for the 100th Anniversary of our great organization. For those Connecticut IAFF Locals who were unable to attend your, Local was listed and recognized in our support of this event.
"THANK YOU" I.A.F.F. Members - Resolution # 40 PASSES!
08/08/18 - Lets Fire Cancer
A HUGE "THANK YOU" to all I.A.F.F. Members for adopting Resolution #40 "SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH" at the 2018 International Association of Fire Fighters Convention.
Fire Fighter Down
08/06/18 - IAFF Local 2032
Fire fighter down!" It's the radio distress call no one wants to hear. For 16 years, professional fire fighter Reece Chambers has been risking his life to save others, the past 14 with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, where he is currently a Lieutenant. Recently Reece received a personal version of "Fire fighter down!" — he needed a heart transplant.
New members wanted
08/06/18 - IAFF Local 1264
MSCFF NEW Mobile App
08/05/18 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters is proud to introduce our newest communication tool; the UnionActive™ Mobile Application for Android, iOS Smartphones and Tablets. This new technology works in concert with our website. All this is required to use the Mobile App is to be a registered user with the MSCFF website.
IAFF Convention Leave
08/05/18 - IAFF Local #1945
Members, Your union leadership is currently attending the 100th IAFF Convention. We are asking that you please support the eboard and bargaining team by signing up to cover our shifts. Please speak with members of your firehouse to see if you can cover full shifts, or make two partials work together. Please contact your on-duty BC to assist them with this.
IAFF Statement on SCOTUS Decision on Janus v AFCSME Council 31
08/04/18 - IAFF Local 902
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Harold A. Schaitberger released the following statement on the Janus v AFSCME Council 31 Supreme Court Decision. "The Janus v AFSCME Council 31 case was pushed by forces that want to take away the voices of fire fighters and the power of all public employee unions.
Historic Cancer Legislation
08/04/18 - IAFF Local 902
The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, thanks Governor Charlie Baker and the entire Massachusetts Legislature for working with us on this historic cancer legislation protecting our members and our families.
2018 MPFF Convention Information
08/04/18 - Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters
Let's Help Reece!
08/03/18 - Lets Help Reece
While it doesn't happen often, there are times when a firefighter is overcome by smoke or otherwise injured while fighting a fire. A call will go out with the message: Firefighter down—additional resources needed. This moment in time is when those resources—in the form of donations—are needed for this firefighter.
Odd Man Rush
08/03/18 - IAFF Local 1264
Fill The Keg for Join Odd Man Rush Brewing and the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the 2018 Fill the Boot Kick Off Party! Come down to the brewery to support the Anchorage Area Fire Fighters as we kick off the 2018 Fill The Boot drive.
LODD-FF Susan Peptone, Everett Local 143
08/03/18 - IAFF Local 739
RE: Line of Duty Death (LODD) Cancer - Sister Susan Pipitone L143 - Everett, MA. Brothers & Sisters: The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts regrets to announce the Line of Duty Death Death of Sister Susan Pipitone, Everett Fire Fighters Local 143, due to Occupational Cancer.
18th Annual Ct. United Ride- September 9, 2018
Back to School Shopping 2018
08/02/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS: Back to school shopping will take place this Monday, August 6th!!! The school supplies will be purchased using our Charity Account funds. The school supplies go to children in our community who could use a helping hand. The supplies will be handed out during a block party event, which details will be released shortly.


text:
Our Mystery Shoppers recently turned their focus to gift registries, living the process both online and off at 25 stores and on 26 websites with bridal, baby and/or general gift registries. While compiling their experiences into a report (available for pre-order to download February 2010), I was astounded to learn how many merchants are "leaving the bride after the honeymoon."
Within stores, retailers woo customers by devoting resources and real estate to kiosks and dedicated personnel. Upfront 74% of these merchants shower registrants with guides, checklist, and tips to facilitate the process. And yes, technology investments have truly improved registry accessibility. Information is readily available and on more than half the systems we studied, kept active for a year!
Understanding today's channel-agnostic consumers seek convenience and value, 84% of these merchants invest in cross-channel marketing to promote their registries. Across channels registrants are enticed with completion plan discounts. Then online, from the home page to registry-specific pages, customers are further romanced via conditional free shipping, partner offers, onsite tools, and many more promotional, traditional merchandising or gifting tactics.
But after the lists were made, and the orders placed, very few merchants continued to court these customers and sustain relationships with relevant email communication. For example, beyond their welcome and/or thank-you emails, just 4% provided email notification that the registry was available online or sent a follow-up survey about the registry experience for valuable feedback.
Opportunities to drive store traffic in support of a cross-channel experience were lost as 75% neglected to email registrants about store events for brides/babies. Only 12% sent a reminder to update the registry; even fewer (4%) sent notice of discontinued items or completion program certificates. Perhaps most surprising was that we never received notification when something was purchased from a registry and, on average, only 7.2 emails registry related emails were sent at all.
So, my message to merchants with registries is: continue to "ask for the next dance" post-registration, post-order and your ROI will be rewarded with increased AOV as these customers shop your channels ever after.
How do you think merchants can best use gift registries to build relationships with their customers?
To pre-order this report you may register for the download today. Thank you.
Tags: Gift registry, Bridal registries, kiosks, cross-channel marketing


text:
We are awash in an endless sea of data. Collecting it is easy. Storing it is gradually getting cheaper.
All of this information we gather serves us absolutely no purpose if we are unable to structure it and then summarize its meaning. With so much data, if we can't abstract our representation into some geometrically simple form of presentation, then we can never understand what it is that we have collected.
Crunching that much information is the job of a massive system. The type of behemoth that probably doesn't exist, but that most of us can image.
You can't build systems in that caliber by yourself. We can't even build them with a team. We have the technologies, but not the methodologies for this type of work. Large systems require large groups of developers to come together.
Directing a big group of people towards a successful end is not an easy task. When that task involves building something complicated with lots of dependencies, it becomes ever harder. Software, although virtual and seemingly 'lightweight' is plagued by a surprising amount of complexity. Hidden complexity that is usually underestimated.
By yourself, it may be easy to conceive of a simple design for some software program and over a few months or even a few years belt out the implementation. But the problem changes when you need to include other people, and it really changes when you include them right from the beginning.
To build big, you need a big group of people, there is no choice.
To get a group of programmers together, and to get them all building the same system, you need some form of control. You are unlikely -- for instance -- to get twenty great programmers; some of them will be more skilled than others. You are unlikely to get twenty mind readers; most of them require communication to direct them towards their work. You can't just fire the ones you don't like. The ones that don't measure up to your standards. You'll be left by yourself and you just aren't fast enough to build big systems.
So you need some way of aligning their goals towards a common vision. You need an architecture, and you need it in a form that is easily sharable. Blueprints. You need some type of blueprints that are:
- Simple, yet abstract.
- Small enough to understand.
- Unambiguous, so it gets done correctly.
It is not that taking input from all of the programmers is a bad thing, or should be discouraged, but that 'design by committee' rarely produces elegant results. Where it matters, at the various 'levels' in the design you want consistency, so you want the same designer's influence. Where it could be considered independent, you could have multiple designers.
The quality of the design depends on its underlying consistency. The quality of what you build depends on the number of 'cooks'. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
That is why for many buildings -- at least where they actually care about appearance -- there is an architect. It is that one 'vision' that binds it all together, in a way that it is coherent.
The core of a blueprint is just enough information contained in an abstract sense that at least one person can cram it all into their mind and visualize it. The size of the abstraction is crucial, as you cannot easily validate it if it is too large.
A good architecture is an abstract design for the thing to be built, and its blueprints are the graphical (and textual) instantiation of that abstraction. They need just enough detail to go forward in an unambiguous manner. They needn't contain every little detail, but those details that are absent should be constrained in some way, for example by well known standards.
Having blueprints that you can share with the team is only the beginning. A good architecture does more than just iterate out the coding elements, it can also be used for:
- Iterative Development Support.
- Bug Reporting Triage.
- Testing.
In the architecture, you draw both horizontal and vertical 'lines'. The system is decomposed into layers and components. When these pieces are truly encapsulated from each other, you get a stability to the project. Choosing to upgrade to a more professional resource management layer for example, can be done all by itself with no effect on the rest of the code. For each iteration, you can pick another layer or component and upgrade its depth and scope; growing the system piece by piece. If you know where you want to go in the future, this is a reliable way of getting there, one step at a time.
As well, with discreet well-understood 'lines', it becomes easier to quickly call the location of a bug. This attribute cuts down on support, as one person can accurately triage incoming bugs towards the right resources without having to get the whole team involved. A significant time saving.
The architectural lines effect testing as well, but I'll leave that as the subject of a follow up post. It is too complex to fit into this entry.
When you lay down the blueprints for an architecture you set a structure over the project. This type of framing gives stability, but it also allows for you to delegate responsibilities for the pieces to various sub-teams. If you've gone with a 'big ball of mud' for an architecture, the sub-teams will inevitably overlap with each other. That causes confusion and strife.
While we can envision huge systems capable of processing mass amounts of data, coordinating our efforts as a team towards a single development goal has always been a cultural problem for programmers. You can see the possibilities, but by not working together, all you get is frustration. Unlocking that potential comes from finding a way to communicate a consistent unambiguous design to a team of eager developers. We don't want to be mindless drones, but when that little extra freedom we crave threatens to derail the project, it also brings with it that horrible stress of possibly failing.
Blueprints that really work would alleviate many of the anxieties. If we get past this problem, then we can surf the sea of data and do some really interesting work, instead of reinventing the same simple applications over and over again.


text:
Directory of Documents
"Directory of Documents" required by ARS § 9-837 (established by SB 1598), also known as the Regulatory Bill of Rights. This list is meant to be as broad as possible and may include areas outside regulations specifically dictated by said legislation. Documents not available online are available as hard copy for public inspection only at the Town of Florence Clerk's Office located 775 N. Main Street.
Plans and Policies
Manuals, Guidelines and Technical Data
Forms, Applications and Licenses
The Town of Florence Code of Ordinances contains Title XV Land Usage, which includes land use regulations and building codes.
Building Codes
Section 150.300 Codes Adopted of the of Development Code
(A) The following publications are adopted by reference:
(1) International Building Code, 2006 Edition
(2) International Residential Code, 2006 Edition, including Appendices H and M
(3) International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition
(4) International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition
(5) International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 Edition
(6) International Fuel Gas Code, 2006 Edition
(7) International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition
(8) National Electrical Code, 2005 Edition
(9) International Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Code, 2003 Edition
(10) International Fire Code, 2006 Edition, including all Appendices
(11) International Existing Building Code, 2006 Edition
(B) Addendums and alternatives to International Residential Code, 2006 Edition
- Adaptive Reuse Program
- Florence 2020 General Plan
- General Plan Future Land use Map – 2014 Update
- North South Freeway Corridor Resolution
- North End Framework Vision Plan
- Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan
- Redevelopment Plan
- Small Area Transportation Study
- Standards For Rehabilitation
- Territory Square Zoning District
- Town Core Infill Incentive Plan
- Parks Activity Registration
- Facility Use Application
- Aquatic Center Facility Use Application
- Special Events Permit Application (for Organizers)
- Special Events Permit Addendum B – Tent, Canopy, Carnival and Amusement Ride Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum C – Fireworks Permit Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum D – Street Closure Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum E – Extension of Premises Application (State)
- Special Events Permit Addendum F – Liquor License Application (State)
- Special Events Permit Addendum G – Insurance Specifications Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum H – Applicants Personal Information Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum I – Field Allocation Application for Tournaments
- Special Events Permit Addendum J – Special Security Services Agreement Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum K – Parade Permit Application
- Special Events Permit Addendum L – Fire Service Agreement Application
Fire Employment Application.pdf
General Employment Application.pdf
Police Officer Employment Application.pdf
Town Employee for Great Service.pdf
Development Agreement Application.pdf (55.98 Kb)
Florence Annexation Application Form.pdf (51.39 Kb)
Florence Building Permit Application Package.pdf (217.04 Kb)
Florence Building Permit Electric Load Calculation Worksheet.pdf (118.71 Kb)
Florence Conditional Use Permit Application Form.pdf (100.71 Kb)
Florence Design Review Application Form.pdf (72.65 Kb)
Florence Final Plat Application Form.pdf (64.27 Kb)
Florence General Plan Amendment Application.pdf (121.24 Kb)
Florence Historic Distric Application Form.pdf (139.33 Kb)
Florence Preliminary Plat Application Form.pdf (87.79 Kb)
Florence Variance Application Form.pdf (79.57 Kb)
Florence Zoning including PUDs Application Form.pdf (87.03 Kb)
2018 Florence Water and Wastewater Rate Study.pdf (40.46 Mb)
Assessment Change Form.pdf (196.36 Kb)
Assessment Lien Search Form 0617.pdf (40.82 Kb)
Change Utility Form.pdf (19.2 Kb)
Customer Utility Service Request and Agreement.pdf (17.64 Kb)
Direct Payment Authorization.pdf (41.99 Kb)
- AZ Liquor License Application
- Business License Application
- Business License Exemption Application
- Consumer Confidence Report
- Public Records Request Form
- Special Event Vendor Application
- Citizen Complaint Form
- Incident Report
- Notice of Claim
Cemetery Change of Address.pdf
Alarm Registration Fillable.pdf(402.57 Kb)
Emergency Assistance Program.pdf(1.31 Mb)
Florence Police Volunteer.pdf(1.52 Mb)
Housewatch Form.pdf(365.02 Kb)
Property and Evidence Release Guide.pdf(24.32 Kb)
Records Request Form.pdf(280.23 Kb)


text:
Strike! Industrial Disputes on Film
Labour History Project members in Wellington may be interested in this continuing education course offered at Victoria University of Wellington.
The strike is the moment at which power relationships in the workplace are thrown into stark relief. The dramatic confrontations that ensue when workers defy the customary regime of the employer have inspired several gripping films. You will study an international selection of these films, both fictional and documentary, locating the disputes in their historical context and highlighting the issues involved.
Russell Campbell is Adjunct Professor of Film at Victoria University. He is an author and documentary filmmaker.
Thursdays 19 September to 24 October (6 sessions), 6.30pm–9pm, Fee: $180 ($162).
For further information or to enrol visit
www.victoria.ac.nz/conted or call 04-463 6556.


text:
First a referendum vote over the future of the United Kingdom's EU membership and now a snap election. It's no wonder uncertainty is looming over London as the fintech capital of Europe and startups are looking elsewhere to set up shop.
Post 'Brexit', every aspect of business between the UK and the rest of the world is going to be scrutinised – everything from access to talent to taxation and regulation will be affected in one way or another. As uncertainty abounds, red flags have been raised over the London's future:
- In her article, Fintech And The UK's Post-Brexit Allure, Forbes' Madhvi Mavadiya looks at whether London will continue to dominate the global fintech scene.
- Rory Cellan-Jones from BBC News asks Will fintech flee London? and speaks to TransferWise's Taavet Hinrikus, "who came to the UK from Estonia to start a money transfer business that now employs over 600 people, says Brexit has made everything uncertain."
- The New York Times' After 'Brexit,' Finding a New London for the Financial World to Call Home by James B. Stewart claims that, "The race is on to be the new London."
The process of decentralisation for fintech
While European capitals like Paris and Berlin are vying to attract companies currently based in the UK (or thinking of moving there), here in the Nordics, many see Brexit less as an opportunity to steal away startups and more as part of an ongoing process of decentralisation. The world is changing and former strongholds of financial power are being broken down and reinvented elsewhere –anywhere the conditions are right to support growth.
Peter Fredell, chief executive officer at global payments company Seamless, told Stockholm Fintech Hub that, "Brexit is definitely not going to be good for London and possibly very bad for the UK in general. Fintech businesses can't survive by operating in one country; they need a large addressable market," he says. "So, when you are choosing your headquarters, you need to choose somewhere where you have access to a large-scale market. But it's obvious even at this stage that the UK won't be that place after Brexit. Today, Seamless has an addressable market of around 880 million people – because we operate across 16 markets."
The Nordics count among the best fintech hubs in the world
Deloitte's report Connecting Global FinTech: Interim Hub Review 2017 places Stockholm in eleventh place when it comes to providing fertile ground for fintech startups. The Institute of Financial Services Zug recently placed Sweden's capital in ninth place of the Best Fintech Hubs in the World.
The Next Web's Nikolai Kuznetsov goes one step further and writes that he believes Sweden dominates fintech right now for the following reasons:
- Progressive banking: "The country's banking system is quite progressive and it has stayed at pace with the developments in technology. Its major banks put up systems that allow them to easily transact fund transfers and clearing with each other."
- Cashless preferred: "Banks have teamed up as a consortium to create the Swish mobile app. It is in use by more than 5 million users. It is exclusive for the Swedish krona but there is a possibility for it to eventually allow cross-border and cross-currency transactions in the future."
- Less-restrictive regulation: "Credit should also be given to Sweden's government for allowing investments in technology. Government transactions are mostly digital thus making tech-based transactions part of Swedish life."
Regardless of how Brexit plays out for the fintech community in the United Kingdom, it's safe to say that Stockholm – along with the other great fintech hubs in the Nordics – will be suitable hosts should any fintech startups or established companies look elsewhere for their next move.
Don't miss our next post about how Sweden's financial supervisory authority (Finansinspektionen) has committed to provide support and advice to businesses on issues such as regulatory and permit requirements when offering innovative new financial services.
What's do you think about Brexit? Join the Stockholm Fintech Hub Slack channel to tell us where you see the future of the fintech industry. You can also talk about your company, the industry, share job opportunities, spread the word about events, and find new ways to collaborate.


text:
Datatec has issued a poor trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2017.
Underlying earnings per share will be between 1 and 2 US cents - 84% to 92% below H1 FY17 (12.5 US cents).
Consolidated revenue for H1 FY18 is expected to be $2.99bn (H1 FY17 $3.04bn), with a gross margin of 13.3% (H1 FY17 13.8%).
The year over year decline in earnings is primarily as a result of a worse performance in the group's Westcon distribution subsidiary, said Datatec.
Westcon-Comstor continued to experience disruption to the business as a result of a final SAP implementation across the EMEA region.
Earnings for H1 FY18 were further impacted by higher finance charges, amortisation expenses and effective tax rates compared to H1 FY17. The company sold its Westcon North America and Latin America businesses to SYNNEX with effect from 1 September 2017.
For the half-year, Westcon-Comstor saw a drop in revenues of $51m compared to last time. The drop in revenue resulted in a reduction in gross profit of $19m in the EMEA region, representing the bulk of the drop in gross profit in Westcon-Comstor. Revenue for Westcon in Europe alone was down $30m to $730m for the period.
The Logicalis IT services business saw sales fall to $694m from $757m and 'flat' gross profits of $175m. Datatec expects to release its full interim results for H1 FY18 on 13 November 2017. The SYNNEX sale is set to raise $630m in cash on completion and up to $200m payable as a cash earn-out, subject to Westcon Americas meeting certain agreed gross profit performance targets.
Datatec says it intends to retain $130m for 'various operational and working capital and expansion funding requirements'. Datatec 'will consider' returning the majority of the remaining $500m to shareholders by way of share repurchases and/or a specific dividend.


text:
The Daily Dozen: Workout Grind
We obviously can't work out without cute workout clothes. It just can't be done. Lucky for you, we found the 12 cutest workout finds from all of our favorite brands. Your search is over. Shop all 12 in the collection below!
Don't miss the latest. Sign up for Keep!
The latest fashion and trends in your inbox daily.


text:
Our PORTUGUESE + SURFING course takes place in Lagos, Portugal.
The program includes part-time Portuguese courses, surf lessons, school-beach transfers, half-board accommodation + your enthusiasm and a good sunblock!
You will get to know new people from all around the world and have fun in one of the most beautiful places in Portugal.
Learning a language has never been so easy and so much fun!
Book now!
15 Portuguese lessons with native teacher
English lessons are carried out from Monday to Friday, by native teachers at the Centro de Línguas de Lagos.
15 hours of surfing lessons
Surf lessons will be taken by the best surf schools in Lagos.
7 nights accommodation
You can choose between a single bed in a shared twin room and a private double room.
7 breakfasts
You will find everything you need to make your own breakfast in the apartment for the entire stay.
5 Light packed lunches
All the food is prepared considering the nutritional values necessary to face the physical exercise in the water.
The school is certified by the Portuguese ministry of education.
Surfboard, wet suit and transfer from Lagos to the beaches and return trip included in the price.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer, skilled and certified instructors will guide you in lessons of approximately 2,5 hours each.
You will be staying in self-catering apartments in the historical center, near the English school, restaurants, pubs, supermarkets, bus and train station.
The majority of the apartments have 2 bedrooms for max 4 people. Bathroom, living room and kitchen are shared.
We will ask for your preferences and you will find them in the kitchen.
Why Lagos?
Lagos is rightly regarded as the Algarve's finest and most popular town due to its variety of tourist-friendly beaches, rock formations, bars, restaurants and for its vibrant summer nightlife and parties.
Good surfing and relaxed beaches attract laid-back outdoor types, but the old town's 16th-century walls and Arab-built castle keep architecture-lovers happy, too.
Almost the whole year this area has summerlike temperatures, even during spring and autumn the temperature rarely drops below 20 °C.
Portugal is famous for the quality and consistency of its waves all year around. Many call the Algarve "the European surfer's paradise".
After a day of surfing and Portuguese lessons you can enjoy Lagos' amazing nightlife. Lagos comes alive when the sun goes down with its pubs, laid-back bars, karaoke venues, cafés and after-dark beach parties.
Lagos is a cosmopolitan town where you will find surfers and tourists from all around the world to hang out with and you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your Portuguese in real life situations.
For further information please feel free to contact us.
Photo Credits
© Letizia Bozzolini, Naima Fornaci, Surfalgarve Lda, Staffan Rennermalm


text:
I probably shouldn't even get into this. But what about all the other votes not counted in Florida and other States and Counties all over the country. Every county and parish in this country has votes that are thrown out for one reason or another. The ones in Florida are no different than those and certainly no more in count than those. So why should they be counted and others not. So Al Gore could win! He was not the least bit interested in counting all the votes that were not counted just the one's that he was sure would get him elected.
Anyone wanting to respond to this may do so at firstname.lastname@example.com. Let's keep this off the Sinclair board.


text:
Greetings on this beautiful Monday!!! I wanted to share a beautiful BCRAK (Breast Cancer RAK) that I received from another PINK Sister. I like to refer to these as PINKY HUGS. :) So Blessed.... The pack of Pinky Hugs came from Jacque of Jacque's Joie de Vivre, a fellow blogging, crafting and breast cancer survivor sister. Hence the "Pink Hugs". She over saw a post that I had mentioned about dry skin results from my daily use of Tamoxifen, and offered to send me some Burt's Bees Oil to try, since that is the remedy that she uses. She replied to my post suggesting that I should use this product. 2 posts later, she said she was SENDING me the product!!! LOL!!! God is GOOD!!! What a blessing, right???? Anyways, within 4 days, I received her box. I was surprised that the box was so big!! But to my delight, within the box... a bunch of goodies.... starting with her beautiful handmade card creation:
Inside of card:
The beautiful flowers that frame her image on the outside of her card. I just love how she has great flower placement skills. I have no clue when it comes to flower placements... I just add them wherevers, but she has them strategically placed in the right areas!!!
Here is her image... love all the sparkles n' crystal glaze on the ice cream... YUMM!!!
Her card in it's entirety. I love all the bling and the butterfly punches, the pretty thick bow and lil' darling purple butterfly pin looking embellishment on the bow. So PRETTY!!!! It is an absolute masterpiece!!!
Here are the goodies that she sent me. So sweet n' thoughtful to send these to me. Truly blessed. :) Thank You, Jacque!! She gave me n' idea... I am considering sending out PINKY HUGS in a box monthly... I'll be praying about it, and seeing where the Lord guides me. Check out all the adorable tissue, those yummy lollipops and bath scrub... love all the PINK!!!!
Thank You for stopping by!! I'll be back tomorrow with a hand crafted project. I hope your week is BLESSED!!! ALOHA!!! OXOX
Blessings ~
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." ~1 Cor 13:13~


text:
Blu-ray Top 100 - Number 21 to 30
Top selling Blu-ray movies in week 33, 2018. Includes pre-orders.
<< Previous | 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51-60 | 61-70 | 71-80 | 81-90 | 91-100 | DVD Top 100 | Next >>
Top selling Blu-ray movies in week 33, 2018. Includes pre-orders.
21. 2001: A Space OdysseyDirected by Stanley Kubrick
With Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, Ed Bishop, Penny Brahms and Edwina Carroll
Complete title: 2001: A Space Odyssey [Blu-ray]
22. RudyDirected by David Anspaugh
With Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor and Robert Prosky
Complete title: Rudy (+ BD Live) [Blu-ray]
23. The World's Fastest IndianDirected by Roger Donaldson
With Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Iain Rea, Tessa Mitchell and Aaron Murphy
Complete title: The World's Fastest Indian [Blu-ray]
24. The Complete Monterey Pop FestivalDirected by D.A. Pennebaker
With Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe McDonald and Eric Burdon
Complete title: The Complete Monterey Pop Festival (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
25. HalloweenDirected by John Carpenter
With Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran, Nancy Kyes and P.J. Soles
Complete title: Halloween [Blu-ray]
26. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn / Wrath of the DragonDirected by Shigeyasu Yamauchi
With Masako Nozawa, Ryô Horikawa, Mitsuo Hashimoto, Takeshi Kusao and Mayumi Tanaka
Complete title: Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn / Wrath of the Dragon (Double Feature) [Blu-ray]
27. Facing the GiantsDirected by Alex Kendrick
With Alex Kendrick, James Blackwell, Bailey Cave and Shannen Fields
Complete title: Facing the Giants [Blu-ray]
28. An American in ParisDirected by Vincente Minnelli
With Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary and Nina Foch
Complete title: An American in Paris [Blu-ray]
29. Kiss Kiss Bang BangDirected by Shane Black
With Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan and Corbin Bernsen
Complete title: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang [Blu-ray]
30. Air Force OneDirected by Wolfgang Petersen
With Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Wendy Crewson, Paul Guilfoyle and William H. Macy
Complete title: Air Force One [Blu-ray]


text:
Atletico Madrid
Newcastle should break club record for Atletico Madrid's Kevin Gameiro
Newcastle United should break the bank for a marquee striker this summer.
Atletico Madrid striker Kevin Gameiro is looking increasingly likely to leave the Europa League champions this summer, in search of regular game-time, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo.
The French international has spent two seasons in the Spanish capital, but managed as few as 11 La Liga starts this term, often resigned to the bench in favour of the likes of superstar forward Antoine Griezmann and ex-Chelsea talisman Diego Costa.
Newcastle United are reportedly in the market for new forwards this summer, according to the Northern Echo, with Rafa Benitez identifying the Magpies' attacking output as a key weakness last term, despite their impressive 10th place finish. And they should consider breaking the bank for Gameiro.
The Magpies have not broken their club transfer record for 13 years after buying Michael Owen from Real Madrid for £16m in 2005, but Benitez thinks that will have to change if they want a "10 or 15 goals a season" striker to lead the line.
And Gameiro would represent a serious marquee signing at St James' Park, giving fans something to get really excited about for the first time in a while. And given a first team spot he would almost certainly best the numbers mentioned by the Spanish boss.
The club will have to seriously back the move, with the Spanish giants asserting that the 31-year-old will not be sold for any less than the £28 million they paid Sevilla in 2016.
He would be worth breaking the bank for though, as he has proved himself at the highest level for the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Sevilla and Lorient – winning an impressive four Europa League titles – while making 13 appearances for the national side since 2010.
Rumours surrounding the likes of Salomon Rondon (Northern Echo) are underwhelming for supporters, as the 28-year-old has failed to bag more than 10 goals in a domestic season, and it's time to make a serious statement of intent.
Atletico Madrid
Rafa Benitez should plot Fernando Torres reunion at Newcastle United
Rafa Benitez should plot a reunion with his former superstar.
Newcastle United are reportedly in the market for new forwards this summer, with Rafa Benitez identifying the Magpies' attacking output as a key weakness last term, despite their impressive 10th place finish.
The Spaniard is calling for the club to back him in pursuit of a "10 to 15 goals a season" striker this summer, with the likes of Salomon Rondon (Northern Echo) and Bas Dost (Marca) circulating around the Newcastle rumour mill.
However, both would likely break the Magpies current club-record of £16 million – for Michael Owen from Real Madrid in 2005 – and perhaps Benitez would be better served going for a former favourite.
Fernando Torres is a free-agent having left Atletico Madrid, following last month's Europa League triumph and Newcastle should offer the 34-year-old a route back to England's top flight this summer.
Under Benitez's tutelage at Liverpool, Torres was widely recognised as one of the most formidable forwards in world football, and though his impact has diminished over the years, there's no doubting the World Cup winner's quality in front of goal.
The prospect of an elite level striker arriving at St James' Park on a free transfer is a no brainier if the player can be convinced and the club should make it happen.
He knows the league inside-out, having made 212 appearances for Chelsea – where he won the Champions League – and with Benitez at Anfield, and he could instantly propel Newcastle's attack to higher levels.
Becoming a crucial part of a new project on Tyneside would be enticing for Torres, as his unwavering desire and tenacity on a football pitch is something that cannot be questioned. He doesn't seem the type to move to the States or China in pursuit of one last pay-cheque.
He has all the attributes to become a cult-hero at Newcastle, and the club should act now.
Atletico Madrid
Will Liverpool regret missing out on Thomas Lemar last summer as Atletico agree deal?
Liverpool's long-spanning target is set for a move to Spain.
Atletico Madrid are said to have agreed a deal with Monaco to sign French winger Thomas Lemar this summer, according to a statement from the official club website, which will leave a number of Premier League sides feeling disappointed.
The 22-year-old is currently away on international duty ahead of the World Cup, but both clubs are reportedly keen on finalising the transfer before then, according to Sky Sports.
The news will come as a blow to Liverpool, who have closely courted the player for a number of years – notably throughout last season – with reports from the Independent suggesting Lemar had chosen a move to Merseyside over Arsenal in January.
Jurgen Klopp reportedly made a £55 million bid for the player's services last summer, but Monaco were unwilling to lose more key members of the team, having already lost Tiemoue Bakayoko to Chelsea, Benjamin Mendy to Manchester City and Kylian Mbappe to Paris Saint-Germain. That meant Lemar and new Reds midfielder Fabinho had to remain at the Stade Louis II for an extra season.
The Reds were expected to revisit their interest in Lemar this summer after the collapse of Nabil Fekir's highly anticipated switch, as Klopp looks to bolster his attacking options having been reminded that squad depth is a powerful thing in the Champions League final.
Rumours surrounding the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri (Mirror) and Ousmane Dembele (Mirror) suggest Liverpool are still prioritising bringing in high-profile attackers and Lemar certainly belongs in that bracket.
His best return came a year ago, with the former Caen forward amassing an impressive 14 goals and 17 assists in all competitions, sparking the initial interest from Europe's elite.
A year on, the Europa League champions appear to have won the race, and Liverpool will have to look elsewhere.
Atletico Madrid
What is Diego Costa's Chelsea legacy after three eventful years in the Premier League?
Diego Costa's controversial Chelsea career is finally set to come to an end. According to The Guardian, the Blues have agreed to sell the striker back to his former club, Atletico Madrid, for £57 million, subject to agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. Costa scored 59 goals from 120 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea, winning the Premier League title on two occasions as well as the League Cup.
His uncompromising style won him few friends but there was no denying his influence and suitability to England's top-flight. Costa's relationship with Antonio Conte turned sour this summer when it emerged the Chelsea manager had told the Brazilian-born forward via text message that he was no longer in his plans. Costa pushed for a return to Atletico and was ostracised by Conte, who will no doubt be relieved this saga is now resolved.
What is Costa's legacy at Chelsea?
Regardless of the negative reputation he had among the wider public, Costa was loved by the majority of Chelsea supporters and played a huge part in their domestic success during his spell at the club. Due to its competitiveness, the Premier League is notoriously difficult to win, so for the Blues to have done so twice in three years – under two different managers – is a remarkable feat. Costa's goals were fundamental to this. Put simply, the Blues would not have been crowned champions without him. He netted 20 times in each of their title-winning campaigns and made life miserable for defenders.
Costa never strayed too far from controversy though and occasionally crossed the line of acceptable conduct. Infamously, he received a three-match ban in January 2015 for stamping. But the 28-year-old was always at his best when playing on the edge. Take that out of his game and he would definitely not be the same player. Jose Mourinho understood this compromise, but Conte found it harder to accommodate. With his high-intensity style, the Italian needed to know he could rely on each and every one of his players. Ultimately, he could not trust Costa to follow his instructions.
How will Chelsea fare without him?
Conte is a ruthless character and once he had made it clear that Costa's days at Stamford Bridge were numbered, there was never a way back. The high-profile capture of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid was confirmation, if it were needed, that their relationship was irreparable and Conte had moved on. The biggest compliment that can be paid to the Spaniard, though, is that Conte signed a replacement very much in his image. Costa had taken to the Premier League like a duck to water, and Morata has very similar attributes. He too, has started in blistering fashion and looks tailor-made for the English game.
After their opening-day blip against Burnley, Chelsea have rediscovered their best form and are unbeaten in four Premier League games. On that score, it doesn't appear that they are missing Costa. No player is bigger than the club and Conte had obviously grown tired of the Spain international's antics, however entertaining they were for us, the viewers. Financially, the Blues have made an enormous profit on Costa, having signed him for £32 million just over three years ago.
Can Costa rebuild his career at Atletico?
Costa's public desire to rejoin the club at which he won the La Liga title in 2014, highlights the affiliation he has with the club. He is perfectly suited to Diego Simeone's brand of football and he will relish linking up with Antoine Griezmann. Atletico of course, remain under a transfer embargo, which means Costa will not be eligible to play for them until January. But once he is, it will surprise nobody if he is back on the goalscoring trail straight away.
Exclusive Interviews
Exclusive: George Williams on his Fulham spell, Euro 2016 and two year ambition
We caught up with the former MK Dons and Fulham prospect, now plying his trade for Forest Green.
Exclusive: Christian Doidge discusses new season, career highlights and transfer speculation
The Forest Green Rovers striker spoke to The Boot Room ahead of the 2018/19 campaign.
Exclusive: Cardiff City's Joe Bennett discusses his new contract; promotion and new signings
The full-back spoke exclusively to The Boot Room as he looks ahead to the Bluebird's top flight return.
Fulham24 hours ago
Three things learnt from Tottenham's win over Fulham: Moura proves his point
Everton8 hours ago
Mason Holgate display shows Yerry Mina he has a fight on his hands
Player Analysis20 hours ago
Analysing how Toby Alderweireld performed in promising Tottenham return against Fulham
Aston Villa7 hours ago
Aston Villa's Jed Steer treatment now looks even more baffling
Player Analysis19 hours ago
Lucas Moura proved his point for Tottenham against Fulham with dazzling display
Tottenham Hotspur8 hours ago
Early signs from James Maddison suggest Tottenham targeted the wrong man
Leeds United24 hours ago
Three things learnt from Leeds' win over Rotherham: Roofe justifying his place
Leeds United8 hours ago
Leeds United misfit Pierre-Michel Lasogga scores twice in two minutes